# Batteries/charger

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/batteries-charger/952>\
**Category:** Scooters, Bikes, Sagways\
**Created:** [September 2, 2008, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/batteries-charger/952 "2008-09-02T15:37:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![Mango](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ed655f/32.png) [@Mango](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mango)\
**Post date:** [September 2, 2008, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/batteries-charger/952/1 "2008-09-02T15:37:05Z")

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I’m building an electric bicycle with a 36V 1000w permanent magnet [motor](http://www.beepscom.com/product_p/mo-36-1000.htm). The bike is a Giant Stiletto like this one.

 ![](http://www.kilgrewscycles.ie/graphics/childrens/Stiletto20Red.jpg)

I’ve got the motor, controller and throttle but no batteries yet. I found some 14000mAH F cells batteries with tabs for $385.49 delivered that I am going to make into 3 x 12V packs (so that if in the future I want more speed I can add another easily).  
Edit:They’ve also got 60 D cells (10000mAH) for ~420 del. so I 'll probably go that way and double my available current at 36V. I'll also get more Ah/.

Same company has this 36-48V smart charger for 52.50 delivered.

[http://cgi.ebay.com/48V-Smart-Universal-Charger-for-40-cell-Battery-Pack\_W0QQitemZ330171693236QQihZ014QQcategoryZ19167QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ\_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262](http://cgi.ebay.com/48V-Smart-Universal-Charger-for-40-cell-Battery-Pack_W0QQitemZ330171693236QQihZ014QQcategoryZ19167QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262)

So basically, before I pull the trigger on the batteries I’m asking you guys here if I’m pi$$ing it away or if this looks like a reasonable battery/charger solution. I’m open to other suggestions.